What are the responsibilities and job description for the PCA Personal Care Assistant position at Care1 Seniors Center Home Care?
Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Personal Care Assistant to provide essential support to patients in various healthcare settings. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for individuals by assisting with daily activities and ensuring their comfort and safety. This position may involve working in outpatient clinics.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and meal preparation.
- Provide companionship and emotional support to patients, fostering a positive environment.
- Monitor patient health by observing changes in their condition and reporting any concerns to medical staff.
- Help patients with mobility issues, including transferring them from beds to wheelchairs or assisting with walking.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of patient areas to ensure a safe environment.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals in various settings such as inpatient units, medical-surgical wards, geriatrics departments, and operating rooms (OR).
- Participate in training sessions to enhance skills related to hospital medicine and outpatient care.
Experience
- Previous experience as a Personal Care Assistant or in a similar role is preferred but not mandatory.
- Familiarity with healthcare environments such as clinics, teaching hospitals, or trauma centers is advantageous.
- Experience working with diverse patient populations, including geriatric patients, is highly valued.
- A background in medical-surgical settings or hospital medicine will be beneficial for this role.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams are essential.
Join our team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those you care for!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 30 per week
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Ability to Commute:
- Georgetown, SC 29440 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Georgetown, SC 29440: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $16